Apple iPad mini 2021 (6.Gen)
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The new iPad mini features an all-screen design and an 8.3" Liquid Retina display. It is powered by the powerful A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine and a 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage. The USB-C port allows for versatile use. Take notes, annotate documents, or capture your biggest ideas with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation), which magnetically attaches and charges wirelessly.
- 8.3" Liquid Retina display (21.08 cm diagonal) with True Tone and wide color gamut
- A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
- Touch ID for secure authentication and Apple Pay
- 12 MP wide rear camera, 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage
- Available in Purple, Starlight, Pink, and Space Gray
- Stereo speakers in landscape orientation
- 5G for extremely fast downloads and video streaming
- Stay connected with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6
- Up to 10 hours of battery life
- USB-C port for charging and accessories
- Compatible with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
- iPadOS 15 is impressively powerful, easy to use, and designed for the versatility of the iPad
The display has rounded corners. When measured as a rectangle, the display has a diagonal of 8.3" (21.08 cm) on the 8.3" iPad mini. The actual visible display area is smaller.
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Operating System Version | iPadOS 15 |
Memory | 4 GB |
Max. picture resolution | 2266 x 1488 Pixels |
Mobile processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Colour | White |
Item number | 16644265 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Tablets |
Manufacturer no. | MK7P3TY/A |
Release date | 24.9.2021 |
Sales rank in Category Tablets | 167 of 1416 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | Starlight |
Target group | Adults |
Operation | Digitizer Pen, Touch screen |
Touch | Multi-touch |
Tablet equipment | Bluetooth, Integrated loudspeakers, Integrated microphone, integrated voice control, Wi-Fi |
Number of speakers | 2 x |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Gyro sensor |
Unlocking type | Fingerprint |
Operating system | iPadOS |
Operating System Version | iPadOS 15 |
Display size (inches) | 8.30" |
Screen technology | Retina |
Panel technology | IPS |
Max. picture resolution | 2266 x 1488 Pixels |
Pixel density | 326 dpi |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Mobile phone standard | WLAN only |
Mobile processor | Apple A15 Bionic |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Clock frequency | 4 Hz |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
Camera Functions | Zoom function |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1080 x 720 pixels |
Max. Video resolution rear camera | 1080 x 720 pixels |
Memory | 4 GB |
Storage capacity | 64 GB |
Disk type | eMMC |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Additional connection | DisplayPort |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 19.30 mAh |
Battery life | 10 h |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Power adapter, Tablet, USB-C charging cable |
Length | 19.54 cm |
Width | 13.48 cm |
Height | 0.63 cm |
Weight | 293 g |
Length | 21.40 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 5.10 cm |
Weight | 619 g |
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30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Bring-in WarrantyWarranty provisions
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Honor0.3 %
- 2.Xiaomi0.4 %
- 3.Apple0.5 %
- 3.Okulaku0.5 %
- 5.Google0.6 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 6.Samsung3 days
- 7.Amazon5 days
- 7.Apple5 days
- 7.Xiaomi5 days
- 10.Lenovo12 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Tablets» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.iGet1.6 %
- 2.Oukitel2.2 %
- 3.Apple2.4 %
- 3.Lenovo2.4 %
- 5.Samsung2.6 %
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Overall ratingVery good89/100
- The most compact tablet on the market
- modern look
- Haptics / workmanship excellent
- Comprehensive connectivity from Wi-Fi 6 to 5G (5G variant)
- Power processor delivers top performance
- Bright display with particularly high contrast and pen operation
Very good83/100
"Apple, Samsung, Lenovo, Huawei: Among the 14 new tablets in the database are several suppliers that have stood for strong tablets for years. But can their new models also convince? And what about smaller suppliers like Alcatel or Hannspree: Are they able to challenge the big players and score with powerful bargains?...
Very good94/100
- High quality, bright display
- Strong performance
- Convenient handling
- No 120 Hz display yet
- No upgrade for the battery
- The edges are a matter of taste
- The most compact tablet on the market
- modern look
- Haptics / workmanship excellent
- Comprehensive connectivity from Wi-Fi 6 to 5G (5G variant)
- Power processor delivers top performance
- Bright display with particularly high contrast and pen operation
Very good92/100

- Powerful thanks to A15
- USB-C
- Pencil 2 support
- All-screen design
- Only 64 GB in the entry-level model, respectively no 128 GB model
- Battery life
Power, all-screen design, 5G and many improvements in detail - the new iPad mini is not only a compact but also a technically better alternative to the iPad Air.
This test report belongs to a different type: iPad mini 2021 (6.Gen) (WLAN only, 8.30", 256 GB, Purple)
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Long battery life, low weight, high performance, great display, expected updates for at least five years - only the snore-like charging and scrolling behaviour are annoying. This makes the iPad mini 6 ideal as a compact tablet that you want to hold in your hand for a long time or carry around in a small space...